Officially Pedro Bigas will stay at Elche until 2025
Elche CF began the 2023/2024 season with clear momentum. The club moved quickly to secure the future of key players and align with coach Sebastián Beccacece, whose arrival coincided with Christian Bragarnik’s plan to return to the Premier League as soon as possible. The squad is taking shape as renewals and strategic decisions unfold, including the renewal of a player whose contract was due to expire on June 30.
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Elche CF reinforced its defense by renewing the contract of Pedro Bigas, a cornerstone who has started the last three matches after recovering from a muscle injury. The Mallorca-born defender has repeatedly shown the level required to contribute a unique game model from the back. Bigas is not just adding experience; at 33, he brings a wealth of professional football in top leagues, including stints at Mallorca, Las Palmas, and Eibar before arriving at Elche. His football intelligence, hierarchy, solidity, and strength are assets the club intends to lean on as it builds.
Beccacece places high value on defenders who can handle the ball and initiate plays with clean, precise passes. Bigas demonstrated this quality in recent fixtures, delivering confident performances against Atlético de Madrid, Getafe, and Sevilla. On the latter, the coach praised his overall contribution, noting a rare fatigue-induced error but an otherwise solid showing that helped set the tone for the team’s build from the back.
Commitment and key piece
The club issued a statement highlighting Bigas’s commitment and signaling that he will be one of the pivotal pieces of the project in the coming years. Bigas joined Elche last season, bringing leadership and experience to the squad as the team contends for promotion. His extensive top-flight career provides both on-field impact and off-field stability, with more than 200 top-tier appearances spanning several clubs.
Beccacece has consistently valued Bigas as a player who fits his style, and Elche confirmed that the defender has taken another step in his dedication to the club by renewing until 2025. The Mallorca native has made clear his affection for Elche and its supporters, describing the club as a family and expressing a strong desire to compete for promotion with his teammates. He credited the fans and the environment for fueling his commitment and explained that the squad and staff share the same goal of long-term success.
The club’s media channels captured Bigas’s sentiment after his renewal, emphasizing his sense of belonging and the mutual ambition to lift Elche up in the standings. The defender spoke about the opportunity to contribute to a project that blends competitive aspiration with a supportive atmosphere, underscoring his readiness to fight for a prominent role in the coming seasons.
When Bigas was introduced as an Elche CF player, the moment signified a new chapter for both player and club. The collaboration was portrayed as a marriage of experience and potential, with the defender ready to help advance the team’s strategic plan under Beccacece.
Statistics
Bigas appreciated increased playing time this season, appearing in 27 matches, eight more than in his first campaign with the club. Across his career, he has accumulated substantial top-flight experience: 57 appearances for Eibar over three seasons, 75 for Las Palmas in the same period, and 103 for Real Mallorca in four seasons. This season his discipline was notable as he picked up 16 fouls, received three yellow cards and two red cards, and contributed offensively with 15 shots on goal and several key dribbles. He also delivered over a thousand successful passes, won a significant number of duels, and registered several crucial defensive actions.
Palacios or Gumbau also have refresh offers on the table
The new Elche CF Sports Management team, led by Sergio Mantecón, Mauro Óbolo, and Antonio Barragán, presented the club’s plans shortly after principal shareholder Christian Bragarnik outlined renewals for several players. Bigas’s renewal stood out, but discussions were also underway with players such as Helibelton Palacios and Gerard Gumbau. The new leadership began work with detailed analyses as preparations for the season have only just started.
Beccacece noted that Randy Neka, on loan from Rayo Vallecano, could be a potential option if his development aligns with the squad’s needs. Carmona has also been mentioned in relation to injuries since the match against Barcelona. Beyond the five listed players, eight others have contract expirations, including Lirola (on loan from Marseille), Collado (owned by Barcelona), Pape Cheikh, Gonzalo Verdú, Enzo Roco, Josan, Werner, and Magallán. Beccacece mentioned several days ago that talks might continue with some players before the season concludes.